WSET Wine Level 3 QUESTIONS BEST
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100+ QUESTIONS
What is the suitable planting density for very fertile soil with sufficient rainfall? -
ANSWER Low density planting using vines with multiple cordons or canes.
What is the suitable planting density for low level of soil nutrients and sufficient
rainfall?
- ANSWER High density with pruning to control the number of buds.
What is a spur? –
ANSWER Short sections of one-year-old wood that have been cut down to only
two or three buds.
What is a cane
- ANSWER Also called Guyot, it is a longer section of one-year-old wood with
between 8-20 buds.
What is vertical shoot positioning?
- ANSWER The vine's shoots are trained vertically and tied onto trellis to form a
single narrow canopy. This system keeps the canopy open, well aerated and shade
free.
What is the serving temperature of sweet wines?
,- ANSWER Well chilled at 6-8C
What is the serving temperature of medium/full-bodied red wines?
- ANSWER Room temperature at 15-18C
What components in food makes a wine taste harder (more astringent, bitter,
acidic, less sweet and fruity)?
- ANSWER umami and sweetness
What does salt and acid in food do?
- ANSWER Makes a wine taste softer (less astringent, bitter, less acidic, sweeter,
more fruity)?
What is reduction?
- ANSWER A wine flaw when a wine doesn't get enough air, volatile sulfur
compounds begin to form. Smells of burnt matches, rotten eggs and old cabbage.
What is volatile acidity?
- ANSWER Caused by various yeasts and bacteria during winemaking and gives a
vinegary taste. Small amounts of VA can add subtle sweet and tangy balsamic
qualities that bring complexity to red fruit notes.
What is Rectified Concentrated Grape Must?
- ANSWER RCGM is added during fermentation to increase sugar/alcohol levels.
How do you clarify wine before bottling?
,- ANSWER Settling, centrifugation, fining and filtration
What is the optimal temperature for white wine fermentation?
- ANSWER 12-22C
High volume, inexpensive whites are usually made with what varieties?
- ANSWER Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio
What is the most common adjustment made to high-volume, inexpensive whites
grown in warm or hot region?
- ANSWER Acidification
Why are some whites fermented at cool temperature?
- ANSWER To retain as much primary fruit aromas and flavors as possible.
Characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc
- ANSWER Highly aromatic, high acidity, early ripening.
Aroma characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand
- ANSWER gooseberry, elderflowers, grapefruit and passionfruit.
Regions known for high quality Sauvignon Blanc
- ANSWER Loire Valley (Sancerre & Pouilley Fume);
Marlborough NZ;
Margaret River, West Australia;
, Chile;
South Africa
What is the style of Sauvignon Blanc in Margaret River, West Australia?
- ANSWER Blended with Semillon to give a slightly less aromatic but fuller bodied
wine.
What is the style of Sauvignon Blanc in Bordeaux?
- ANSWER Fermented and matured partly in oak, and blended with Semillon, to
add richness, bodies and spicy toasty notes.
Why is Riesling a good wine for colder regions?
- ANSWER It is very tolerant of cold weather and buds late so avoids spring frost.
The aroma notes of Riesling –
ANSWER Green fruits and floral in colder climate, citrus and stone fruit in warmer
climate.
Why is Riesling a good choice for sweet wines?
- ANSWER Riesling maintains its acidity levels while accumulating sugar
What are the ways to concentrate grape sugars to make sweet wines?
- ANSWER Noble rot, drying grapes on the vine, drying grapes after picking,
freezing grapes.
Name some of the wines made using noble rot:
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